When the topic of Nagasaki comes up, “crying” is always at the top of the list, even if it isn’t explicitly on my Nagasaki travel guide. As you’ll have learned if you read the blog post from my latest trip to the city, it was the confluence of Nagasaki’s great tragedy with a not-so-great one […]
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Battle of Japan’s Second Fiddles
Is Kyushu or Shikoku the better Japanese island?
Continue ReadingYakushima Relapse
It’s my second time to Yakushima Island, actually.
Continue ReadingNot a Single Satsuma
I had many expectations about what my trip to the Satsuma Peninsula would bring, though none were rooted in reality.
Continue ReadingWhat Happens in Kagoshima
The most important of all the things to do in Kagoshima is to let what happens here stay here.
Continue ReadingTakachiho Tremor
After having endured the relatively crowded environs of Takachiho Gorge, I really just wanted to sip an iced coffee in peace.
Continue ReadingMilestones in Miyazaki
Time seems elastic and bountiful the first day you wake up not obsessing over something you’ll never have.
Continue ReadingAftershocks and Anti-Climax
The rim of Nakadake Crater is now totally off-limits, which makes a trip to this part of Japan relatively anti-climactic from the get-go.
Continue ReadingKumamoto in the Waking World
I never thought I would walk into my own dream.
Continue ReadingWhat Inari Affirmed
Affirmation, it seemed, was the gift of my trip to Yutoku Inari Shrine.
Continue ReadingFukuoka is for (Ex) Lovers
The food looked ordinary—the style of service was what stood out, and I found it more interesting to document that than to delight in.
Continue ReadingThe Japanese Riviera
Exhaustion, when born out of unexpected joy, resembles something very close to ecstasy.
Continue Reading30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit San’in
The San’in region is one of the most beautiful places in Japan—and not just in terms of scenery.
Continue ReadingShimonoseki Surprise
Surprise and delight—and terror, shortly thereafter.
Continue ReadingDoes Tsuru no Yu Live Up to the Hype?
I knew I had to visit Tsuru no Yu the first time I ever saw an image of the onsen.
Continue ReadingAmazing Excursions from Osaka
Osaka’s excursions allow you to see the very best of Japan without leaving the Kansai region.
Continue ReadingShould You Visit Hiroshima or Nagasaki?
If you’ve got the time, it’s best to visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but this post should make it easier to choose if you absolutely must pick one.
Continue ReadingWhich Tokyo Airport is Right for You?
The Haneda vs Narita debate simply isn’t as black-and-white as some make it to be.
Continue ReadingJapan by Train: Everything You Need to Know
[social_warfare] You’ve ordered your Japan Rail Pass, now what? You should start planning out your Japan itinerary, of course, but you should also take time to learn exactly how Japan’s train system is organized, from the Shinkansen Japan bullet train, to local and limited express trains, to subways and other urban rail systems throughout the country. Whether […]
Continue ReadingThe Ultimate Guide to Seeing Fall Colors in Japan
Apart from sakura season, fall in Japan is definitely my favorite time to visit the country. As if the colors weren’t fabulous enough, crisp temperatures and perfect lighting make for an extremely pleasant experience throughout, from the mountains of Hokkaido to the cities of Honshu, and from the temple trails of Shikoku to the wild […]
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